The Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA) has released its RT 1-2014 gating interface standard.
Designed to enhance the safety and effectiveness of radiation therapy (RT) treatments, the standard provides key technical information to developers for synchronizing RT equipment with the patient's breathing and other movements during cancer treatment, according to the organization. Specific "fail-safe" provisions are defined in the report to improve interoperability among devices from various manufacturers, MITA said.
The standard was initially approved in February and was developed by MITA's RT Section.
